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Amazing Solar Energy Facts
By Laura Ginn · 10 years ago
Humans have recognized and utilized the power of the sun for a long long time, but it is only in the last thirty years or so that solar energy has come to the forefront of ...
Geothermal Heating and Air Conditioning
By Laura Ginn · 10 years ago
The earth has a constant temperature, and this is the basis of all geothermal heating and air conditioning systems. By drilling down to a place where the earth’s temperature is constant, energy can be extracted ...
How to Site a Home Wind Turbine
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
In order to work effectively, a home wind turbine must be placed in an appropriate site. There are several factors to consider when choosing the site where the wind turbine will be placed, including the ...
Great Hydroelectric Projects - Three Gorges Dam
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
It has been described as China’s most ambitious building project since the Great Wall. Operational since July 4, 2012, although it will not be completely finished until 2014, the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze ...
Natural Gas Powered Vehicles
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
Natural gas is a naturally occurring fuel that burns much more cleanly than petroleum products such as gasoline or diesel. This is because it has much less carbon in it than these other fuel types. ...
Is It Possible to Gather Energy From Earthquakes?
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
As you know, our world is searching for newer forms of energy since the existing sources are depleting fast. Today’s world is powered mainly by fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal), and oil prices ...
Green Energy Sources That Are Becoming Mainstream
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
Alternative energy sources are becoming more readily available to the average consumer for household use. It used to be that homeowners could only rely on the electrical utilities to provide them with their power requirements. ...
All About Renewable Energy Sources
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
Most of the world's energy is currently produced by the burning of fossil fuels. The thing about fossil fuels, however, is that they are finite. Eventually, there will be no more left to burn. When ...
Unusual Solar Panels
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
Conventional photovoltaic installations bring just what you’d expect: a technology that maybe isn’t the most fashionable thing to look at, but provides a sound source of alternative energy. Thankfully, innovators are coming up with some ...
Gas Providers Look to Panama Canal Expansion
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
Originally, of course, the Panama Canal wasn’t constructed with the idea that tons of liquefied gas would be shipped through its slim passageway, but that is exactly what is happening today. Moreover, with the planned ...
The UK Carbon Tax and Commercial Electricity
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
Among the scientific community, climate change is almost universally accepted as a factual phenomenon which is attributable to human activity. However, the consensus is far from universal concerning how to address it. Strategies like the ...
Solar Power Today - And Tomorrow
By Laura Ginn · 11 years ago
We've all become used to seeing solar power in action. You can get pocket-sized panels to charge your mobile phone or you can get them many times larger to heat your hot water. As renewable ...
Top 10 Ways to Save Water
By Chelsea Terris · 11 years ago
Up to 65% of the adult human body is made up of water. We use water to clean our bodies, clothes, and dishes. We gulp water down after a hard workout. We need water to ...
Cheap Contaminated Soil Disposal
By Hugh Armstrong · 11 years ago
Contaminated soil is a very difficult "commodity" to dispose of cheaply and this is because of the contaminated in the soil can pose a danger to the environment not to mention the amount of space ...
A Spectacular Assortment Of Solar Technology Tips, Tricks And Secrets
By Foster Demarrais · 11 years ago
Choosing solar powered energy can be one of the guidelines on how to minimize the costs of energy consumption. Besides, you will certainly be prepared just in case energy costs increase in the foreseeable future. ...
How Solar Panels Spare You Cash
By Ira Buttler · 11 years ago
You hear about things like solar panels all the time on television and the radio, but have you ever REALLY thought about utilizing solar panels at home? The average man (or lady) hears about something ...
Potassium Humate Benefits for Plants
By Jian Han · 11 years ago
Agricultural experts are touting the benefits of potassium humate for growing plants to aide in increase our food sources. Many third world countries use this organic fertilizer compound to promote root growth and improve the ...
The optimization of chemical processes
By Armand Pix · 12 years ago
Organic chemistry can meet the needs of various sectors such as biotechnology, agrochemical or pharmaceuticals for example. In all cases, organic chemistry stills a complex area: it should not be given to anyone. An essential ...
Climate Change: What's Going On?
By Milton Way · 12 years ago
It is difficult to figure out what is true and what is not when it comes to global warming. Both sides of the coin come up with convincing discussions on what is going in the ...
What You Need To Know About Stormwater And Stormwater Erosion Control
By Adina Koetter · 12 years ago
Any rain that falls on the roof of your house or collects on paved areas like driveways, roads and footpaths is stormwater. Stormwater drains carry stormwater into natural waterways such as rivers, creeks and the ...